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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has become a nun.
(b) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.
(c) She has been jailed without cause.
(d) She has divorced her husband.

2. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?
(a) His brother John.
(b) Mrs. Lithebe.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) Dubula.

3. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Pimville.
(c) Springs.
(d) Claremont.

4. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
(a) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.
(b) She tells them Absalom stole from her.
(c) She tells them Absalom had a child out of wedlock.
(d) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.

5. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?
(a) They visit the Shanty Town in Orlando.
(b) They visit a factory where Absalom worked.
(c) They visit Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(d) They visit a reformatory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?

2. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?

3. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?

4. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

5. What is the main industry that drives Kumalo’s village?

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